Hotel Medes II

A family-run hotel in a small Costa Brava fishing port, with the sea, the harbour and the Medes Islands shaping the days rather than a large resort programme. Hotel Medes II suits divers who want a straightforward base with a pool, a proper restaurant and enough space to unwind without turning the evening into an organised event.

You will be understood in English, French and Spanish by the hotel team. That matters when you are discussing an early breakfast, a packed lunch or the practical details of a day on the water. The atmosphere is well suited to couples, families and divers who would rather spend their time outside than in a full-service hotel complex.

Hotel Medes II is on Carrer de Guillem de Montgrí in L’Estartit, Spain, around 0.1 miles from the beach according to the hotel description. The town’s shopping centre is about 0.2 miles away, so you can reach everyday shops and local restaurants without arranging transport every time hunger arrives.

The Medes Islands Marine Reserve is about 0.4 miles away, and the Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter park is about 0.6 miles away. Cala Pedrosa Beach is about 1.4 miles away, while Platja de Mas Pinell is about 2.1 miles away. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 24 miles from the hotel by the listed location distance.

The rooms are arranged for practical stays rather than elaborate residential living. Air conditioning will be welcome when you return warm and salty from the coast, while a private bathroom, hairdryer, wardrobe, television, telephone and desk cover the useful basics. Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, so you can check tomorrow’s plans without hunting for a signal in the lounge.

For two people, the Double or Twin Room keeps things simple; the Superior Double Room gives you more room to spread out between swimsuits, dry clothes and the familiar post-dive clutter. The family room is the sensible choice when four single beds matter more than a romantic layout. A triple room combines a double bed with a sofa bed, which works for a small family but is less compelling if two adults both want a full-size bed.

Family rooms are available, and children of any age are welcome. Children aged 13 and over are treated as adults, while cots for younger children can be requested. There are no extra beds. A lift makes the room-to-pool journey easier when your legs have already had enough exercise for the day.

The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen works with local products including rice from Pals, anchovies from L’Escala and apple juice, giving the menu a clear connection with the surrounding area rather than leaving you with anonymous resort food.

Breakfast is a buffet starting at 07:30, with a continental spread to get you moving before a morning on the water. Lunch runs from 13:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 19:30 to 21:30. Those hours leave room for a normal dive-day rhythm, although an early departure may require a little planning around breakfast.

There is one hotel bar, the Bar de l’Hotel Medes II, plus a snack bar and an on-site coffee house. Special-diet menus can be requested, and packed lunches are available when a beach day, cycling route or boat outing will keep you away from the restaurant.

The outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend the quiet part of the afternoon, with pool and beach towels available. A sun terrace, terrace and outdoor furniture give you somewhere to sit when the idea of another excursion feels optimistic. There is also a children’s pool, which makes the hotel easier to share with a family group without requiring every hour to be spent on the beach.

When you want to move but not put on a wetsuit, the hotel can organise or connect you with cycling, hiking, golf, sailing and horse-riding activities. The wider programme also includes kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and boat trips, with the Medes Islands providing the natural focus. Hiking and cycling are useful alternatives for a non-diving day; neither requires you to stare at a pool until dinner.

For a slower evening, the shared lounge has a television area, board games and puzzles, while billiards provides a little competition without demanding athletic ambition. The tour desk can help shape outings towards islands, waterfalls, markets and cultural visits.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out from 08:00 to 12:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in, while the minimum age for checking in is 18. Payment by cash is accepted. Cancellation and prepayment conditions vary with the accommodation option you choose.

Private parking is available on site, subject to reservation and space, with an electric-vehicle charging station. The airport shuttle can be arranged through the hotel. Luggage storage and a 24-hour reception are useful if your travel times do not line up neatly with the room, and laundry, ironing and packed lunches cover some of the less glamorous parts of a diving holiday.

The hotel is non-smoking throughout and offers heating as well as air conditioning. Pets are not allowed. For arrivals from Girona-Costa Brava Airport, the hotel is about 24 miles away by the listed distance; arranging the shuttle in advance is the sensible option if you do not want to begin the holiday negotiating the final road connections.